mily Galvin Almanza will read from her new children's book, Andromeda Diaz and the Reasonable Doubt. Described as a "twisty, propulsive mystery for kids from former public defender Emily Galvin Almanza, author of The Price of Mercy," Andromeda Diaz and the Reasonable Doubt is about "a fearless fifth grader [who] vows to help a classmate in danger of getting lost in the system."
Emily Galvin Almanza is the co-founder and executive director of Partners for Justice, a nonprofit creating a new collaborative model of public defense designed to empower defenders nationwide. Prior to founding PFJ, Emily fought for clients inside the L.A. County Public Defender’s Office, the Santa Clara County Public Defender’s Office, and the Bronx Defenders, and with the Stanford Three Strikes Project. Her writing has appeared in The New York Times, The Atlantic, The Washington Post, and Time, among other publications. Her first published book, The Price of Mercy: Unfair Trials, a Violent System, and a Public Defender's Search for Justice in America, debuted in February 2026
James Joshua Coleman (Josh) is an Assistant Professor of English Education in Arizona State University’s Department of English. His research interests include English education and censorship, critical literacy studies, and diverse youth literature. Josh was a 2023 Spencer / National Academy of Education Postdoctoral Fellow and can be reached at josh.coleman@asu.edu.
In this presentation, Josh shares findings from a National Academy of Education supported study of Senate File 496's first year of...
Patrons frequently turn to libraries for help navigating health information. Join the authors of The Public Librarian's Guide to Answering Health Questions, alongside a public health expert and the director (a nurse) of an aging center, for a practical conversation about helping patrons find, evaluate, and use trustworthy health information. Through the combined perspectives of librarianship, public health, and aging services, participants will explore strategies, resources, and communication...
